During an interview on NHL Network, Roy said that it is possible the team could trade the pick and that it is something they've discussed.

It's widely been assumed that the Avalanche would use that pick to take Portland Winterhawks defenseman Seth Jones, son of former NBA player Popeye Jones.

Roy and the Avalanche wouldn't be doing their jobs if they didn't at least consider trade offers for the pick, and I'm sure every team that has ever held the top pick has not only discussed the possiblity of moving it, but also listened to trade offers. Going public with their discussions could just be their way of trying to drum up interest in the pick so that maybe another team presents them with an offer that completely blows them out of the water.

But unless somebody makes such offer, trading the top pick seems like it could be a risky move if you're not getting a known commodity (like a proven, yet very young NHL player) in return. Even if you're only moving a few spots back in the draft.

Anything more than one or two slots could be the difference between getting a franchise player and a guy who's simply very good. Even if you're getting multiple picks in return for one superstar is always more valuable than two or three good players (or the potential for two or three good players).

The last time the No. 1 overall pick in the draft was traded was in 2003 when Florida, the original owner of the pick, sent it to Pittsburgh (who selected Marc-Andre Fleury) for Mikael Samuelsson and the No. 3 overall pick (Nathan Horton).